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East African Kids Find Space to Play And Learn In Seattle Area

caption: The Companion Athletics program aims to get children off the streets.
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The Companion Athletics program aims to get children off the streets.
Courtesy Companion Athletics

KUOW's Jeannie Yandel talks to Ayanle Ismail, co-founder and president of Companion Athletics, about how the weekend youth mentorship program brings together East African kids from around the South Puget Sound to play basketball and learn.

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